Steve Cradock once smoked the shavings of Hendrix’s Strat by rolling them in a page from the Bible
A regular studio session took a turn in the spirit of Purple Haze, when the Ocean Colour Scene guitarist ended up getting ...
How did Jimi Hendrix string his guitars?
Looking at the unique way in which rock legend Jimi Hendrix strung and tuned his guitars, usually as a method of overcoming the hurdle of being left-handed.
The '27 Club' isn't true, but it is real—a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality
There's a certain allure to the notion that some of the world's brightest stars burn out at the age of 27. The so-called 27 ...
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The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made
Famous people who die at age 27, such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, get even more famous because of the ...
The five best posthumous Jimi Hendrix albums
Jimi Hendrix was arguably the greatest guitarist to ever live. He passed away far too soon, and these are the posthumous ...
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The Irish Guitarist Jimi Hendrix Considered the Best Ever
Jimi Hendrix is often considered the greatest guitarist of all time, but to him, that was far from the truth thanks to Rory ...
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Ernie Isley on growing up with Jimi Hendrix and witnessing his fast-developing guitar playing in his living room
And it turns out that growing up in the company of Jimi Hendrix had a profound impact on his playing – especially since, as a ...
CRITICAL MASS | OPINION: Raw releases threaten legacy of a visionary on guitar, in studio
Some people believe all things are ultimately understandable -- with enough time and study, we can unravel mysteries ranging ...
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“He offered me Jimi’s guitar and then disappeared!”: How Lenny Kravitz almost got his hands on Hendrix’s Woodstock Strat
As Lenny recalled, Miles had seen him perform the Hendrix classic If 6 Was 9 in concert, and was so impressed that he said ...
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Four Unreleased Jimi Hendrix Demo Recordings Billed as ‘Better Than the Originals’ Are Going Up for Sale
Created in London in the 1960s, the tracks are heading to auction as part of a larger collection of memorabilia connected to ...
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On The Record: Box Sets from Jimi Hendrix, Al Stewart, & More
The song goes on to namecheck Buddy Holly, TV’s That Was the Week That Was, English model Christine Keeler, Allen Ginsberg, ...
Eddie Kramer worked on rock’s biggest moments – but with Jimi Hendrix, it was different
The audio architect spoke to The Globe about chaotic, electric sessions, The Beatles blowing him away with their efficiency ...